Tamiya 24377 1/24 Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 Plastic Model Kit - Rear-Wheel Drive  [24377]

Overview: Tamiya 24377 1/24 Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 model

This 1/24 scale plastic assembly kit recreates the Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 and represents a re-release of a classic motorized kit intended for modellers who want a faithful Group 5 racer from the period.

The real-world Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 was prepared for the 1977 DRM (Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft) using the Celica Liftback as its base. Its race form included pronounced overfenders, a prominent rear wing and the use of lightweight body panels to satisfy Group 5 rules. Power came from a heavily modified 2,090cc turbocharged inline-four with dual overhead cams, giving competitive output for its time and earning noteworthy finishes from mid 1977 onward.

This reissue refreshes the original tooling and adds a Cartograf decal sheet, an updated instruction leaflet and new packaging. The plastic sprues include cockpit detailing such as a roll cage, a stylised chassis underside and basic suspension parts. Mesh-style wheels come fitted with solid synthetic rubber slick tyres. The kit bundle contains one driver figure and multiple decal number choices.

Overall, the kit offers a faithful late 1970s Group 5 Celica profile and the essential detail parts needed for accurate display builds and collector presentations.